Victoria Slivko – on her Kyrgyz Republic mass start victory: “I relaxed, had a blast and enjoyed the race”

Biathlete Victoria Slivko On , she said that she enjoyed the mass start of the fourth stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup in Izhevsk.

Slivko committed a penalty on four stages of shooting and finished with a result of 44 minutes 53.6 seconds. Polina Shevnina took second place (4 misses, lag – +1.18.2), Larisa Kuklina took third place (2 misses, +1.22.0).

— Thank you very much for your support, they write a lot of words. And I’ve had support here along the way, it seems like they’re just supporting me (laughs). On the shooting range, with or without girls, I feel absolutely calm. First of all, I’m glad I tolerated the lying position. And standing… Well, the officer on duty probably made such a mistake. I could afford it (smile).

Who did you fear before the third line of fire? Nobody (laughs). Probably, when after going to bed she left and left first, it was a little difficult and there was a moment when I wanted to give in to the girls – let them go. But no one was going to overtake me, so we walked at a good pace. Even though I thought I was walking quietly and disturbing the girls.

I finished the race happily, everyone said I could go for a walk, I rested, had a blast and enjoyed the race. First of all, I appreciated the fact that everything went well, I managed the filming well, because the weather conditions were very difficult. I am very content and happy. She promised to make a lot of people happy and she kept her promise,” Slivko said on .

Biathlon races will take place in Zlatoust from February 11 to 18 as part of the Winter Spartakiad of the Strongest. Watch live broadcasts of biathlon competitions on TV channels of the Match group, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.